In this episode of Capital Link’s Trending News Webinar Series, Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ: SBLK) President Mr. Hamish Norton offered his insights and a strategically detailed look at how the company approaches shareholder value creation through disciplined capital allocation. The discussion revealed a consistent theme: Star Bulk makes capital deployment decisions anchored in measurable returns, with a readiness to adapt to shifts in asset pricing, freight rates, and regulatory pressures. To watch the full webinar, please visit the following link: https://youtu.be/82WutfqKAAE Investor Snapshot • $2.75B returned to shareholders since 2021 — dividends, buybacks, debt reduction. • 3.3M shares repurchased in Q2 2025 for $54M, funded largely by vessel sales. • Dividend policy: ~60% of operating cash flow; Q2 dividend of $0.05/share. • Strong liquidity: $407M cash + $115M undrawn revolver; net debt $761M. • Fuel efficiency upgrades across the fleet to cut operating costs and meet emissions rules. • Supply-side support: Global orderbook at ~10.8% of fleet; 28% of vessels over 15 years old. • Market tailwinds: Seasonal trade strength, Chinese restocking, and new long-haul iron ore flows from Brazil and Guinea.